Book recommendation: The Bonds That Make Us Free by C. Terry Warner The stories we tell ourselves are not always based on facts. So how can we rephrase these stories in ways that foster good communication and lead to better relationships? Join us as we talk about one of our favorite books, The Bonds That Make Us Free.

This week we celebrate some fun gatherings we’ve been having and Kayli interviews Tiffani about one of her favorite friends from a different generation. You won’t want to miss learning about the “Mary Poppins” of South Carolina and how we can build stronger communities with multi-generational friendships.

With Summer just around the corner, there are plenty of reasons to start a new tradition of casual gatherings. Invite your friends, your family, or the new neighbor who just moved in across the street. Trust us, summers are better with low-stress, high-return gatherings!

This week we tackle some of the physical benefits of gathering in nature as well as highlight lots of ideas you might want to try this summer. Website: neighboringwell.com Episode resources: The Nature Fix by Florence Williams The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

Hopefully, if you follow along with us, you just finished your first gathering of the year! Woohoo! Now we are going to practice what we’ve learned and try again. This time we’ll focus on spring cleaning and getting out in nature. Join us as we debrief our last gathering and continue to grow in our confidence. Gathering really can be fun and we’re here to help you enjoy the process. Come on in, our door’s always open!

We’ve spent the last few weeks finding our purpose, planning the party, and making the guest list. This week we are focusing on the people coming and how to feel more at ease the moments before the party starts. If you’re anything like me, you might freak out just before the guests arrive. You are frantically finishing the food, putting up last minute decorations and worrying about the time. So here’s some tips to help you calm down and really enjoy the people you are with and the amazing party you just spent weeks planning. It’s going to be awesome!

You’ve decided on the purpose of your gathering and narrowed down the guest list. Now what? Today Kayli and Tiffani discuss all the details, from which spaces you’ll use, to the activities and food you’ll make. Connection doesn’t have to be scary, it can be so fun! Join us for a day of planning the details.

New year new format. We’ve talked a lot about the importance of connection and meaningful relationships and now it’s time to put that knowledge into practice. We are here to help you plan a gathering every other month and we’ll walk you through every step of the journey. By the end of the year, you will have planned and carried out 6 gatherings that start simple and gradually challenge you more and more. Hopefully, by the end of the year, you will feel comfortable inviting less familiar people to your gatherings. You’ll be on the right track to neighboring well....

Sometimes our friends need a cheerleader, not a coach. If you are interested in learning how to listen better, grab a pen and notepad and maybe jot down a few notes as you listen to episode 12.

Thanksgiving can be a stressful time if you don’t remember the reasons you are gathering in the first place. In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for a meaningful gathering and what to do if contention arises. First, prepare for the gathering by thinking of who will be there and what you want your interaction with them to be. Second, disconnect from your devices. Make the people you’re with the priority! Lastly, forgive, forgive, forgive! Think ahead of time about the people you are gathering with and what memories you may need to let go of to strengthen...

When you only have 5 minutes to get in and out of the grocery store and you notice someone you know walking towards you. What do you say? Neighboring Well on Instagram

You might think that Halloween is isolating or meant to scare people off, but it can be such a great way to connect across generations! Join us this week as we dive into ways to make Halloween a way to connect with your neighbors.

We did it! Another neighborhood party is in the books and we learned so much! This episode is full of what worked and what we want to change next year. Hope you enjoy it and we’d love it if you would leave a review and tell us what you are learning so far.

Fall doesn’t have to mean millions of trips to the store to buy lots of decorations or spending lots of money on activities. There are ways to make your home feel cozy and to connect with family and friends without breaking the bank! This week we loved talking about stories, candles, and even memories of sad experiences that bond a family together.

Sometimes it feels so hard to be yourself when you walk into a gathering. We worry about what we look like, if we’ll connect with anyone, and if we will say something that we don’t really believe. This week we dive into reasons for this anxiety and what to do about it.